Cloud Computing and its Applications in Tutorial Management: An Action Research Approach
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2015-07
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Thuku, John Kiiru
Oyot, Henry O.
Ondigi, S. R.
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Cloud computing is a recent technology that help organizations use third party internet-based
servers and computing services to manage their operations without necessarily building and
maintaining the networking infrastructure. Universities in Europe, America and Asia have
gradually migrated some of their systems to cloud computing with great success. Indeed
research show that where cloud computing has been adopted there exists many opportunities
that improve teaching, learning and management at Universities. Unfortunately many
educational institutions particularly in Kenya are not able to take full advantage despite the
low costs involved, flexibility in access points and ease to integrate a wide range of devices
such as ipads, phones and laptops that are accessible to students and tutors. To this end,
there is need for research that identifies the potential areas of application and also on the
systems that work in education process. This paper explores the need for action research in
integrating cloud computing in tutorial administration and group discussions as a strategy to
enhance interactivity and participatory in learning. It gives an overview of functionalities of
E-learning systems and how group tutorials are suitable prototypes. Finally the paper
explores how Kenya, as nation in the region, is ready to embrace cloud computing in elearning
systems.
Keywords: Group Tutorial Management, Cloud Computing, Learning Management Systems
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Group Tutorial Management, Cloud Computing, Learning Management Systems
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Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Education. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenyatta University, July 14-16, 2015